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Usages of huyo
Ninapenda paka wangu, lakini paka huyo anapenda kulala katikati ya kitanda.
I like my cat, but that cat likes to sleep in the middle of the bed.
Mama anasema huyo ni mtoto mzuri.
Mother says that is a good child.
Mimi pia niliona mwandishi huyo akipeleka gazeti lake katika hoteli kubwa jana.
I also saw that writer taking his newspaper to a big hotel yesterday.
Tulimwona kiongozi huyo akiwasilisha ripoti ya maendeleo jana.
We saw that leader presenting the development report yesterday.
Mvuvi huyo alisema mtego wake unahitaji matengenezo ili kushika samaki wengi zaidi.
That fisherman said his trap needs repairs to catch more fish.
Msanii huyo amejitolea kuimba bila malipo ili kusaidia shirikisho la vijana.
That artist has volunteered to sing for free to support the youth federation.
Kila Ijumaa, mwimbaji huyo huongoza kwaya ya vijana bila malipo.
Every Friday, that singer usually leads the youth choir for free.
Kesho, msichana huyo atatembelea duka la vitabu pamoja na binamu wake.
Tomorrow, that girl will visit the bookshop with her cousin.
Ningependa uongeze maziwa kidogo kwenye kahawa ya mteja huyo ili ladha iwe laini.
I would like you to add a little milk to that customer’s coffee so that the taste is smooth.
Sasa mwanafunzi huyo haulizi swali; anasikiliza kimya kimya.
Now that student is not asking a question; he/she is listening quietly.
Jana jogoo huyo aliniamsha kabla hata saa ya mkononi haijalia.
Yesterday that rooster woke me up even before my wristwatch rang.
Test yourself: What does huyo mean?
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